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Newspaper
Vernon Record
Location
Vernon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1919
Page
4
The Vernon Record dated Tuesday October 21 1919 notes it is filed as second class mail matter in Vernon Texas under act of Congress of March 3 1879. Subscribers must supply old and new addresses for prompt delivery and rate information listed.
The State Department of Agriculture estimates a 44 cent per pound cost based on 30 acres with major items totaling 2080 dollars for three big costs out of a 3150 dollar total. The article argues this one crop method inflates costs and predicts cotton can profit when grown with other crops despite high labor prices.
An editorial argues grade crossings cause about 35,000 injuries in five years with estimated railroad costs of 35 million dollars. It urges removing crossings as cheaper for both the public and railroads. The piece notes Kleburg asks State Chamber help for growth planning and suggests Vernon hire planner George A. Kessler to beautify and modernize.
Mrs J E Collins recalls the Home Science Club history highlighting its formation aims and early activities. The narrative preserves names and events from the club’s beginnings and its place in local homemaking education.
Women planted the trees along North Main and Cumberland streets about ten years ago. The trees stand as testimony to what might be accomplished countywide with effort. Trees influence winds and enhance beauty, inspiring more farms to create groves and woodlots.
Royal Burnside of Louisiana plans to establish an insurance business in Vernon. He will relocate his family to Vernon and reside with W. Roddy while seeking an office. Burnside is the son of TE Burnside and son-in-law of J E Stovall.
Mrs. W. N. Bonner daughter of Mr and Mrs O F McRibbin and a former Vernon girl was honored by being appointed matron of honor to the Confederate Remount at Atlanta. Mrs Bonner is now in New York and is expected home soon.
Vernon area residents travel to Chillicothe for a Sunday visit with Norwood Tines McCrary and others. S. A. L. Morgan of Wichita Falls is in Vernon on business. Local moves include John Bell relocating his transfer business to East Olive Street. PR Jones advertises suburban acreage and vacant lots.
Charlie Cox builds a new residence A J Carpenter moves back to Vernon Carpenter buys Everything Store in Vernon CHL Smith and son Clyde visit from Wichita County Mrs B Mason and sons Earl Mrs H J Downs and son Class shop in Vernon Bristow Rainwater Vernon high student sick and improving Ike Luttrell visits sick folk Vadis Lemon of Oklahoma visits friends John Bristo travels to Bowie
Mrs Rouse hosts WoC U meeting on South Main street at 3 30 p m. Thursday brief note mentions Bruce Gillis visiting Electra relatives. Marriage license issued to W T Anderson and Miss Virgie Worley Rey. Helmes to return tomorrow from Crowell after a short stay.
Frank Marenison arrived this morning while Joe Sumner plans to return home tomorrow from Dallas after attending the State Pair and handling related business transactions.
Vernon resident J J Manis owner of Auto Accessory store on N Bowie St reports severe back and kidney pain years ago. He says Doan's Kidney Pills cured all symptoms after trying other remedies. claims the relief has been permanent. Foster Milburn Buffalo is distributor.
L. H. Stalcup and J. A. Creager returned Friday and R. A. Gilliland came this morning from Atlanta Georgia where they attended the Confederate reunion. They report a delightful time though rain nearly ruined their tents. Other party members from Vernon visiting relatives in the South will return in a few days.
C J Farrell and his son Teddy traveled to Dallas on Friday to attend the Fair. Miss Nelle McKibbin returned yesterday from a visit with friends in Wichita Falls.
Price's Mattress Factory at 203 West Wilbarger street invites the public to visit a new mattress display next door to the factory. They offer old mattress renovation services and a fresh lease on life. Also listed are J. R. Jone's real estate office on North Main in Fergeson and a Winter barley seed for sale by J. H. Pettit.
G D Souris of Candyland re turned Friday from St Louis with his bride. They were married in that city several days ago.
Miss Minnie Turner and Mary Linv Walker along with Gladner and Clifford Young spent the day in Electra on Sunday. The group enjoyed local events and social time in the town.
An old ad claims Pape's Cold Compound relieves stuffed noses headaches feverishness sneezing and congestion within hours. It recommends dosing every two hours up to three doses and highlights low cost and ease of use at drug stores.
An author notes a hypothetical that if people in civilized lands were reduced to seventy five with one hand one foot one eye or one ear, everyone would marvel. Yet it is a fact that today.
An old time home remedy advertises Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for aging and kidney cleansing. The odorless tasteless capsules contain about 5 drops and are taken like pills to stimulate kidney action, remove poisons, and restore strength.. Money back if not helpful. Original imported GOLD MEDAL brand in sealed packages.
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